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GulfCrystal River boy drowned at Fort Island Gulf Beach on Saturday,

Beach, Crystal River

"Drive Sober, or the Florida Pulled will concentrate its en-

Get Highway Patrol Over"

Aug. 20, around 2:30 pm. According to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, the boy was at

Through Labor Day (Sept. 5),

the beach with family and friends. According to a witness, bystanders performed CPR until

forcement efforts on drunk driving, as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

emergency medical services arrived.

campaign. The agency's increased presence during this time is designed to deter traffic

CFECtropical storm continues on its path, Central Florida Electric Cooperative (CFEC)

Prepares for Tropical Storm

violations and enhance services to motorists who break down or who need other assistance

while traveling. Motorists should call *FHP (*347) to report an impaired or aggressive

driver, or to request roadside assistance. To make sure you ARRIVE ALIVE always: Drive

has assembled a prepared group of linemen and service restoration personnel, who are ready

sober, and only sober. Buckle up. Eliminate distractions. If you do drink, plan ahead and

to assist as needed. CFEC is also ready to bring in additional contractors or request assis-

have a designated driver. Observe and obey all speed limits.

tance from neighboring cooperatives outside the area to aid members and the community,

"We are making necessary preparations and are conducting meetings with our staff," said

Ben Dawson, CFEC Chief Operating Officer. "We will continue preparing and we urge our

members to take the necessary precautions to be ready as well."

Dawson added that CFEC has a well-stocked inventory of the material and equip-

ment needed for making repairs, and vendors are prepared to send additional material and

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

equipment if necessary.

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727)can report power outages by calling 1-352-492-2511 or 1-800-227-1302, visit-

ing the website at www.CFEC.com or by accessing the mobile app, CFEC Connect.

Email, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.comIEmail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

Websites: thenewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com ·During storm outages, one of CFEC's priorities is to make repairs that restore service to the

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most people in the least amount of time. Transmission lines and substations are repaired

first, followed by main distribution lines that feed neighborhoods; tap lines and individual

service lines are then repaired to restore power to members who may still be without elec-

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Use these tips to prepare for storms:

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1. For shelter updates, check with local fire departments and your counties' emergency

management team: Levy- Visit www.Levydisaster.com or call emergency management at

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The Home Depot of Crystal River donated 72 ten-year, sealed battery smoke alarms, with a 352.486.5213.

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value of nearly $1,200, to be installed by Citrus County firefighters for families who cannot 2. If someone in your household depends on electricity to operate life support systems, make

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afford them. If you have questions as to your eligibility for a smoke alarm, please call the fire plans for alternate sources of power or alternate lodging.

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services administrative assistant at 352-527-7621.

Starting a Home-based Food Business?

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4. Have a first aid kit on hand, including prescription medication in adequate supply.

5. Check emergency equipment, such as flashlights, generators & battery-powered equip-

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Thinking about opening a Home-based Food Business? Are you interested in sell- ment & keep extra batteries on-hand. Invest in a battery/solar powered radio and cell phone

ing food products that you make in your own home? Do you want to sell your home-made charger. Stock several gallons of drinking water and nonperishable foods. Fill bathtubs with

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baked goods, candies, preserves, and more to the general public? If so, you don't want to water to flush toilets.

miss this workshop! This workshop will be held from 10:00 am to 4:00 pmWednesday, Oc-

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Citrus County 

tober 5th, at the UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County office, 3650 W. Sovereign Path, Suite 1,

The Citrus County Department of Public Works will has opened two sand bag fill-

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Pre-registration is required and the fee of $25 is due by September 28th. Registra- ing locations; Tuesday, August 30 and Wednesday, August 31, from 8:00am to 6:30pm. The

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tion fee includes materials, lunch, and refreshments and is payable by check, make checks addresses are as follows: 4508 S Grandmarch Ave. Homosassa and 7490 W Gulf to Lake

payable to "The University of Florida" and mail or pay in person at: UF/IFAS Extension Hwy. Crystal River. Thursday's opening will be dependent on storm updates.

How to spot real versus fake money

Citrus County office or register/pay online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cottage-food- 

workshop-tickets-27151269177

The  Office recently

Citrus County Sheriff's

For more information contact Stephanie Clamer at sclamer@ufl.edu or call 352-

suspected counterfeit-

arrested two people who are  of

ing money. If you believe you've received counterfeit

Withlacoochee State Trail `must do'

call Det.Chris  at 352-249-

   Holloway

2731. 

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for trail enthusiasts

 is not a widespread

   problem Although counterfeiting to spot a counter-

in the area, there are ways

The 46-mile Withlacoochee State Trail is a must   

  do' Florida experience for trail feit bill: When you receive cash, take the time to look

enthusiasts. Situated between Orlando and Tampa, it hosts a steady stream of visitors and lo-

cals on its paved path and adjacent equestrian trail. The Withlacoochee's length, popularity at it and feel it. Real bills are 25% linen and 75% cotton. The ink on some counterfeit bills

and proximity to numerous communities have given rise to five trailheads - Citrus Springs, will run when wet, so rub your finger over the bill to check for smudging. On real money,

Inverness, Floral City, Istachatta and Trilby - along with information kiosks, colorful murals Serial Numbers are different on every bill. All genuine bills, with the exception of the $1 and

and parks. Although traversing the full length of the trail makes for a lengthy journey, food $2 bills, have a clear Security Thread vertically embedded in the paper.

For more detailed information on how to determine if a bill is real or fake, please

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and drink are never far away.

visit www.uscurrency.gov or www.secretservice.gov

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Free mulch available at County

Citrus  landfill

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For more information, please call 353-527-7670

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